A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 630113 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 630157 epoch_slot_no: 3757 block_no: 630082 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1390 time: 2018-02-16 18:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1ff7a58e3f7f85bc92638ca6afb09832b74453b2d37512cb2e69ac1f47d04544Block Operator
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